Clinician

A clinician is a

optometrist, physician assistant, clinical officer, physician, or paramedic. Clinicians undergo and take comprehensive training and exams to be licensed and some complete graduate degrees (master's or doctorates) in their field of expertise.^[2]

The main function of a clinician is to manage a sick person in order to cure their illness, reduce pain and suffering, and extend life considering the impact of illness upon the patient and their family as well as other social factors.[3]

References

^ "Clinician". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Retrieved 2018-12-14.
^ "Definitions". Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
PMID 5419315
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[1] "Clinician". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Retrieved 2018-12-14.

[2] "Definitions". Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2022.

[3] PMID 5419315
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